Serving 230 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Natural Bridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Natural Bridge Elementary serves the southern part of its school district in Natural Bridge Station, VA, covering an area of approximately 115.8 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 7.7 miles, and the furthest edge located 13.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Natural Bridge Elementary School's student population of 230 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
230 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning First
School Rankings
Natural Bridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Natural Bridge Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1439 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.7%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
12%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Natural Bridge Elementary School's ranking?
Natural Bridge Elementary School is ranked #1439 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Natural Bridge Elementary School often compared to?
Natural Bridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairfield Elementary School, Harrington Waddell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Natural Bridge Elementary School?
230 students attend Natural Bridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Natural Bridge Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Natural Bridge Elementary School?
Natural Bridge Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Natural Bridge Elementary School offer ?
Natural Bridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Natural Bridge Elementary School part of?
Natural Bridge Elementary School is part of Rockbridge County School District.
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